11/16/2005
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"You're showing strong leadership, and you're showing the way forward for other nations."
"I'm pleased to sign legislation that strengthened our friendship and our relationship."
"I have encouraged them to take advantage of the historic opportunity we have before us to advance peace, freedom, and security in this vital part of the world."
"Any additional reduction will be based on the recommendation of General Petraeus."